Mousavi 'Ready to Die' For Reform in Iran

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Source: BBC

Iranian opposition leader Mir Hossein Mousavi has said he is not afraid to die for the cause of reform.

It was his first comment since the death of his nephew and other anti-government protesters late last month.

In a statement posted on his website, Mr Mousavi also set out a five-stage solution to the crisis sparked by June's disputed elections.

He said the government, parliament and judiciary must accept "direct responsibility" for the situation.

"I am not unwilling to become a martyr like those who made that sacrifice after the election for their rightful national and religious demands," he said in the statement on his Kaleme.org website..

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[Mika]

1. A movement needs nailers as well as hangers. n/t

[OKNancy]

2. I thought for a while he was just another politician, but if he is sincere

I will have to admit I was wrong about him.